Federer once did not believe he could reach the final with Nadal.

The former world number one tennis player is excited about the chance to rematch Rafael Nadal in the 2017 Australian Open final.

On the Rod Laver Arena yesterday, January 26, Roger Federer recalled his visit to Rafael Nadal's newly opened academy in Majorca (Spain) last October. "At that time, I had a foot injury, and Nadal had a problem with his wrist. We could only play a short match with the young students. Now, let's see where we stand at the Australian Open."

Federer (left) and Nadal were only able to play friendly matches with each other last October.

At the age of 35, Federer seemed to be past his prime. However, after defeating his compatriotStan Wawrinka with a score of 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 tIn the match that lasted 3 hours and 5 minutes, he was standing on the verge of an opportunity.conquered the 18th Grand Slam title.

SinceKen RosewallReaching the 1974 US Open final at the age of 39, Federer was the oldest player to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament.“It feels amazing,” he said. “I never thought in my wildest dreams I would get this far in Australia. It feels great, it feels so good.”

Last seasonFederer had a six-month injury layoff, and despite his hard work in pre-season training in Dubai and playing in the exhibition Hopman Cup earlier this month, he was still unseeded and entered the tournament as the 17th seed.However, the "Express Train" went from one surprise to another. Before landingWawrinka, Federer defeatedKei Nishikori in the fourth round also after a five-set match. Those were two of Federer's three five-set wins at 67 Grand Slams.

Most fans are waiting for a reunion between the two former world number ones.

Nadal will play the second semi-final, withGrigor Dimitrov, January 27.If you win,"King of Clay" will create a special final with Federer. Former world number oneAndy Roddick even said that "it was the most important match in Australian Open history and possibly Grand Slam history"

Federer himself said: "You might think I would have had a little better chance if I met him.Dimitrov, not Nadal. But I don't care who I play against. The only thing that matters is whether I win or not. I'm in the final, and I know I have a chance to win on Sunday. Whoever is on the other side of the net, I think it's going to be special. Dimitrov will win his first Grand Slam, or it will be me versus Nadal. It doesn't matter, because all I care about is that I have a chance to win. But of course, I understand the magnitude of the match if it's Nadal."

According to VNE